by Isaac Guess “Whoso rewardeth evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house.” Proverbs 17:13 It is one thing to reward evil with evil. While we would not justify it, we can at least have some sympathy and understanding. But to...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
by Isaac Guess “Let a bear robbed of her whelps meet a man, rather than a fool in his folly.” Proverbs 17:12 The choice here seems like no choice at all. Would you rather face an angry bear, or an angry man? Shockingly, Solomon chooses...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
by Louis Sacran “An evil man seeketh only rebellion: therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.” Proverbs 17:11 The picture that Solomon gives us is an evil man, who is eventually hunted down and destroyed by a king’s...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
by Louis Sacran “A reproof entereth more into a wise man than an hundred stripes into a fool.” Proverbs 17:10 When was the last time you thanked God for His faithfulness to send reproof into your life? Being on the receiving end of...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
by Louis Sacran “He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; but he that repeateth a matter separateth very friends.” Proverbs 17:9 We have two end results that are contrasted in our passage today. The first result is love, and the...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
by Louis Sacran “A gift is as a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it: whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth.” Proverbs 17:8 The word gift in this verse is also translated “bribe”. Many commentators and Bible...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
by Louis Sacran "Excellent speech becometh not a fool: much less do lying lips a prince." Proverbs 17:7 Today we will receive instruction on the importance of congruency in a person’s life. Wisdom is not congruent with foolishness. Have you...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
by Isaac Guess “Children’s children are the crown of old men; and the glory of children are their fathers.” Proverbs 17:6 It is special to me to write this devotion on my own father’s birthday. He turns 73 today. While he...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
by Isaac Guess “Whose mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker: and he that is glad at calamities shall not be unpunished.” Proverbs 17:5 Once, as Jesus ate with notorious sinners, He was heavily criticized by the religious. He answered...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
by Isaac Guess “A wicked doer giveth heed to false lips; and a liar giveth ear to a naughty tongue.” Proverbs 17:4 “Shut the door; you’ll let all the flies in.” A door is a means of entry, exit, and serves as a...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
